Donna Marchington, LCPC

Donna Marchington is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Montana. She brings 24 years of experience to sessions and helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Donna aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.

She focuses on clear, practical work in the room. Donna listens for patterns in thinking and behavior that keep problems going. She uses that information to help people test new ways of responding and feeling. Sessions are conversational and grounded in everyday life.

Donna also pays attention to related concerns that often appear alongside core issues. These include abandonment worries, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and the emotional fallout of divorce and separation. She has experience with first responder issues and with problems linked to family conflict and blended family dynamics.

Her approach emphasizes small, concrete steps clients can try between sessions. That might mean changing a thought pattern, practicing a different response in a tough conversation, or building a short routine to reduce stress. Progress is usually gradual and based on what each person can realistically try.

People who choose Donna can expect steady, practical-focused work. She aims to offer straightforward feedback and to help clients develop clearer choices for moving forward. If you want to explore whether she is a fit, use the continue button on this profile to begin the matching process.

How CBT fits into online therapy and what to expect

Donna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in a straightforward way, focusing on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT typically involves identifying thought patterns that increase anxiety or depression, testing those thoughts, and practicing alternative responses that feel more helpful. It is often used for stress, anxiety, low mood, and relationship-related worries.

Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Donna will work with each person to figure out which techniques suit their needs and goals. Together they decide what to try, how to measure progress, and when to adjust the plan based on what is working.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the session formats available before booking. The practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling around busy days, the ability to fit shorter check-ins into a break, and not needing travel time. Online sessions can also let people use different tools in therapy, such as worksheets or short behavioral experiments between meetings. Ask about the specific session options when you begin the matching process so you know how appointments will be arranged.